I'm going to say something that might be controversial: sometimes Catholics can be really negative.

Between the culture wars, doom-scrolling Catholic social media, and focusing so heavily on suffering that we forget about resurrection — it can start to feel like joy got left out of the equation entirely.

In this episode, I explore a question I think we need to ask honestly.

We talk about: * Why Catholic culture sometimes leans heavy on the negative * The difference between carrying the cross and wallowing in misery * How to hold both suffering AND joy as a Catholic mom * Practical ways to cultivate authentic joy in your home and faith life

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